Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain in the lower back and shoulders.
Physical therapists suggest that you wait until the afternoon to shovel because your chances of injury are greater in the morning when there is more fluid pressure in the disc. Also, lift smaller loads and bend your knees as you lift, so your legs are taking the load, not your back.
Meet our Staff Members

James Markwica, MS PT

1999 Graduate
Sacred Heart Universaty

Staff member since 2004.

james@lamarcopt.com
James is the newest therapist to join the staff at LaMarco Physical Therapy, PC. He comes to us with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University, in Connecticut, and over 5 years of clinical experience. James has extensive training & work experience in Manual Therapy and has completed all four McKenzie Courses of study, and is currently working toward the McKenzie certification.

At LaMarco Physical Therapy, you can expect personalized, hands on, one to one patient care, at each visit.

We offer caring, skillful professionals with over 60 years of combined experience. Our therapists are known for their personal, individualized attention to patients.

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